Sepsis is one of the most common causes of death worldwide. An early warning system employing AI-supported sensors can save lives. How Fraunhofer researchers want to enable the detection of health ...

Wireless in-ear headphones are on trend and are the perfect companion when you’re on the move. However, they are still relatively large and many of their components drain the battery quickly, ...

Damp, cold conditions are the enemy of wind power. If a layer of ice forms on the rotor blades, this can result in rotational imbalance and, hence, increased wear. In such cases, the turbines often ...

More charging power, higher range, lower environmental impact: In the COOLBat joint research project, researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU have teamed ...

Fraunhofer researchers have developed a method of creating biogenic construction materials based on cyanobacteria. The bacteria multiply in a nutrient solution, driven by photosynthesis. When ...

As climate change progresses, extreme weather events such as prolonged hot spells, storms and heavy rain are occurring ever more frequently, and cities are feeling the strain. The new urban climate ...

Many swimming pools in Germany do not have enough trained lifeguards and in many places, this skilled labor shortage is even leading to closures. The solution could be a floating underwater rescue ...

Melanoma is responsible for 60 percent of all malignant skin growths, and the incidence of this kind of cancer has increased dramatically in recent years. It is often detected too late, as diagnostic ...

Targeted crop protection is critical in agriculture. It ensures that plants are protected from diseases, pests and weeds. A healthy supply of nutrients to wheat, corn and the like influences the ...

Fibroblasts (connective tissue cells) on the electrospun Renacer® membrane under the confocal microscope (red: cytoskeleton of the cells, blue: cell nuclei). The treatment of large as well as internal ...

Plastics made of polycarbonate are sought-after materials in industrial applications thanks to their versatility and high quality. However, recycling of plastic waste is still running up against ...

Hydrogen is the beacon of hope for the energy transition, as it is set to sustainably shape both mobility and industrial processes. But at present, there is still limited availability, as transporting ...